How deep does the Swordfish live?

The Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) is typically found at 0–2878 m.

How big does the Swordfish get?

The Swordfish grows to about 4.6 m.

Swordfish

Xiphias gladius

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–2878 m
Max size: 4.6 m
IUCN status: NT

The long flat bill that gives the swordfish its name is a weapon, slashed through schools of fish and squid to stun prey. It crosses whole oceans, diving below the warm surface layer toward eight hundred metres and deeper, and grows past four metres. Pressure on its stocks has it listed as near threatened.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Xiphiidae › Xiphias

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127094.

FAQ

How deep does the Swordfish live?: The Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) is typically found at 0–2878 m.
How big does the Swordfish get?: The Swordfish grows to about 4.6 m.